Viens-tu (en. Are you coming)
/vjɛ̃ ty/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
Interrogative form of the verb 'to come' in the second person singular.
Are you coming to the party tonight?
Viens-tu à la fête ce soir ?
Asks if the interlocutor is moving to a place.
Are you coming to the cinema with us?
Viens-tu au cinéma avec nous ?
An expression often used to invite someone to a meeting.
Are you coming for lunch tomorrow?
Viens-tu déjeuner demain ?
Etymology
Comes from the Latin verb 'venire', which means 'to come'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Come here!
An invitation to come closer.
Viens ici !
Come with me!
A suggestion to follow the speaker.
Viens avec moi !
Are you coming?
A question often heard to invite someone.
Tu viens ?
Related Words
to come
Verb that means to move towards a place.
venir
to arrive
To reach a location.
arriver
to show up
To arrive somewhere, often in an informal way.
se pointer
Slang Meanings
Go ahead, take a tour.
Come on, are you coming to hang out at the bar?
Allez, viens-tu faire un tour au bar ?
Get over here.
Hey, are you coming to the party?
Hey, viens-tu à la soirée ?